It's like the sports gods are paying me back for having won all those championships with the Yankees and Lakers (7 in the past 12 years!).
The Jets pick #6 in Saturday's NFL draft and - as we all know - they have a history of screwing this thing up (see Jeff Lageman). Please, please Gang Green - take McFadden if he is there at #6. It's a no brainer. The kid is atop most draft boards and he's a home-run hitter and the Jets offense needs just that. Yeah, I know, they have Thomas Jones in the backfield with a huge contract.........but running back-by-committee is the way to go. RBs take such a beating and rookie backs have a pretty good track record compared to rookie quarterbacks and wide receivers. Why? It's simple, two words - YOUNG LEGS.
I know football teams should be built from the inside out. Meaning put together a solid offensive and defensive line and then work on the skill position players later. But what can't be overlooked is that when your left guard has a good game - you can still lose by three touchdowns! When McFadden has a big game - he's going to put points on the board - AND THAT'S WHAT THE JETS NEED.
Please let him fall to #6 and let's take our chances!!
GO GANG GREEN!!!!
